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Design your style.

Whether you're an experienced sewer or a budding fashionista, the SINGER Fashion Mate 7256 is an easy-to-use and versatile sewing machine featuring a large variety of stitches for all types of projects--such as fashion sewing, quilting, heirloom, crafts, home and decorative sewing.

Automatic Needle Threader

After effortlessly threading the machine, this feature automatically threads the eye of the needle.

Automatic Tension

This system ensures excellent stitch quality, whatever type of fabric is being used.

Ready, Set, Sew! DVD

A complete introduction to sewing machines.

Top Loading Jam-Proof Bobbin System with Clear Cover

This mechanism incorporates a magnet-type vertical axis rotating hook that ensures smooth, quiet, thread jam-resistant sewing. The bobbin case floats above the hook, precluding thread jams. The bobbin loads from the top, so it is easy to insert the bobbin. The clear cover makes it easy to monitor the bobbin thread supply.

Push-Button Stitch Selection

Select the desired stitch with a simple push of a button. Optimum settings for length width and tension are set automatically.

Warranty

The SINGER Fashion Mate 7256 has a 25-year limited warranty including 25 years parts, 5 year electronic and 1 year labor.

StayBright LED Lifetime White Lamp

The lamp illuminates the sewing surface for optimal viewing. The long-lasting bulb (100,000 hours) stays cool, regardless how long the machine is operated.

One-Step Fully Automatic Precisely Balanced Built-In Buttonholes

Choose from six different one-step buttonhole styles. Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process. Each side of the buttonhole is sewn in the same direction, creating beautifully balanced buttonholes.

Additional Features & Benefits

Top Loading Jam-Proof Bobbin System with Clear Cover

This mechanism incorporates a magnet-type vertical axis rotating hook that ensures smooth, quiet, thread jam-resistant sewing. The bobbin case floats above the hook, precluding thread jams. The bobbin loads from the top, so it is easy to insert the bobbin. The clear cover makes it easy to monitor the bobbin thread supply.

Snap-On Presser Feet

Change from one presser foot to another effortlessly with snap-on feet. No need for screwdrivers to change feet.

On-Board Storage

Storage of accessories in the Removable Extension Table means accessories are always handy.

Audible Tone

An audible tone confirms pattern and function selection.

Auto Tie-Off Function for Straight Stitch

Tie-off straight stitches with just a push of a button. Reinforcing the beginning and end of the seam prevents unraveling.

Tacking Stitch with Auto Tie-Off Function for Decorative Stitches

Tie-off decorative stitches, at the beginning and end of the sequence, with just a push of a button.

Automatic Reverse

Push the conveniently located Automatic Reverse Button to sew stitches in reverse.

6mm Stitch Width

Most stitches can be set for a maximum width of 6mm. When sewing decorative stitches or satin stitches, the wide stitches are bolder and more pronounced.

Six-Second Threading

Thread the machine in six seconds. Just follow the arrows on the machine, and you are threaded in a snap.

Sewing Speed

With a maximum sewing speed of 750 stitches-per-minute, projects can be sewn quickly.

Automatic Presser Foot Pressure

The amount of pressure exerted on the fabric by the presser foot against the feed dogs is automatic. Sew from the lightest weight tricots to the heaviest denim, without making presser foot adjustments.

Automatic Bobbin Winding Clutch

Needle bar automatically disengages when winding the bobbin, making bobbin winding safer because the needle won’t move up and down.

Bobbin Winder Stop

Bobbin will automatically stop turning when the bobbin is completely filled. Never worry about overfilling a bobbin again.

Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter

There are two heights to the presser foot lifter. The second height offers more clearance, which is needed when placing multiple layers of bulky fabric under the presser foot.

Six-Segment Feeding System

This is a specially designed feed dog that ensures that the fabric is picked up and supported from the front of the presser foot to the rear. This makes for much more accurate feeding.

Heavy Duty Metal Frame

The rigid internal skeleton support holds all the mechanisms in alignment for overall durability and skip-free sewing.

Built-In Stretch Stitches

These are specially designed stitches that add strength and flexibility to seams. Ideal for sewing on knits and other stretch fabrics.

Adjustable Stitch Length and Width

Optimal settings for length and width are automatically selected when choosing a stitch. They can be overridden to personalize length and width choice.

Center Zigzag Taper

When tapering with the zigzag stitch, the stitch tapers to the center, not the left or right. This provides a more attractive look when tapering into or out of a point.

Twin Needle Capability

When using a twin needle (optional), selected stitches can be adjusted for twin needle sewing by reducing the stitch width. Twin needle stitching creates two parallel rows, adding a decorative touch.

13 Needle Positions

Needle position can be changed for individual projects, such as inserting zippers or cording and topstitching.

Optimum Power Control

A control system that senses when additional power is required to maintain speed through thick or changing fabric thickness. This feature is most useful when sewing through multiple fabric layers including denim.

Machine Dimensions

Consumer's Choice

SINGER has earned the 2013 Women's Choice Award for America's Best Home Sewing Machine.

70 Stitch Options

6 Fully Automatic One-Step Buttonholes

8 Basic Stitches

8 Stretch Stitches

48 Decorative Stitches

Accessories Included (located in the free arm accessory storage tray):

Auxiliary spool pin

General-purpose foot (on machine)

Spool pin felt discs (two)

Small, medium and large thread spool caps (three)

Screwdriver for needle plate

Satin special-purpose (decorative sewing) foot

One-step buttonhole foot

Four class 15J bobbins (one in machine)

Zipper foot

Blind hem foot

Needles package

Lint brush and seam ripper

Darning plate

Accessories Located Inside the Free Arm Storage Area

Bobbin Class: 15J

Light Bulb: LED

Needles: 2020 & 2045

About SINGER

SINGER is sewing made easy.

Founded in 1851, Singer is one of the world’s leading sellers of consumer and artisan sewing machines, and one of the world’s most trusted and recognizable brands. The company has a long history of innovation, having produced, among other breakthroughs, the world’s first portable machine, the first zigzag machine and the first computer-controlled machine.

By making simple, easy-to-use machines, Singer has provided the gateway to sewing for people around the world. From home décor and clothing construction to embroidery and quilting, Singer is dedicated to helping people express themselves through sewing.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

The only negative thing I can say about this machine is this: It's so much better than my Singer Esteem II that I'm wondering just how much better an even more expensive Singer would have been. Now that I've realized how much fun a better-than-basic machine can be, I'm starting to covet the machines that will do even fancier stitches and do letters.

With that said, I didn't really need to spend more than I did on this machine. So, I'm perfectly happy!

1. The instruction manual is incredibly detailed. My basic Singer Esteem covered many features so briefly that I really didn't know what I was doing. The Stylist manual even goes so far as to explain many of the included 100 stitches. The machine is pretty self-explanatory to get setup if you've sewed before. But it's nice that any questions you have are probably in the manual and won't require a long Google search.

2. It sews VERY smoothly. And it's so much quieter than my old machine.

3. The option to have the needle stop up or down might not seem like a big deal - but it's SO convenient once you get used to it. I love it!

4. The slider to control the speed of the machine without the foot pedal also gives some speed control when the foot pedal is attached. Although my daughter is too young to sew now, I imagine that being able to limit the foot pedal's speed for a beginner will be a great plus. And when piecing together long strips of fabric, in particular, the ability to sew without the foot pedal attached is a nice luxury. I was afraid it would be scary and hard to stop. But the Start/Stop button is located in a very convenient place, making it easy to stop the machine with your finger that's feeding the fabric through.

I cannot say enough about this machine, it is one of the best ones I have ever used, I have a $1000 Necchi and this one blows that one to bits. It is so smooth and Singer customer service, the best out there. They have almost every Singer sewing machine manual on their website available for a free download. Only Brother is another one to do that. I will not consider another brand because of their great staff. Do not hesitate to buy a Singer and this particular model is just wonderful. If, this is a comeback product for Singer, they are on the right track because sewing is coming back big time. People are sick of cheap clothes, and want quality. You can make your own custom outfits in no time with the new patterns out there. Give it a try!!!!!! You will not be sorry.I am only disappointed that it does not have a lever to lower the feed dogs, you get a plastic plate to cover them, which can jump. I fixed that by using painters tape to hold it down and then it does not jump. Always make sure that you use the right size needle, ie. denim should be at least a #14 or #16, plus use a product called hump jumper or a jean a ma jig that lets you sew right over a heavy seam flawlessly. I also use a Brother SA 176 J foot that has a button on the side to hold the foot flat and it will do the same thing for heavy seams. It is a snap on foot and works fine with the Singer, most snap ons are universal. I have taught sewing for over 20 years, been sewing for over 50 years and am always looking for tools to make things easier.

I researched for a long time before making my decision, learning about drop-in bobbins and zipper foots... but of all the reviews I read none of them told me the things I needed to read as a first-time buyer. I'll try my best to do that here:

1. Set up is simple straight out of the box, you plug in the power and the pedal. You turn on the power. Done... Threading time.

2. The instruction manual has three different languages all on the same page, so threading your machine and learning its functions the first time will be a little frustrating. I really suggest watching the included DVD, even though it's not model specific, it does provide a lot of helpful information.

3. The variable speed has proven to be very useful as a first time sewer. I was afraid of pressing the pedal and having the fabric zoom uncontrollably through my inexperienced fingers. However, the lowest speed allows you time to see and understand how the fabric moves through the machine.

4. My husband hovered over my shoulder during my research days incessantly questioning whether this or that model would handle denim. I have not had a chance to sew actual denim but the machine handled 6 layers of cotton fabric - it groaned and struggled slightly but soldiered through it. I feel confident saying that with the proper needle, this machine would handle it fine.

5. The throat plate does have measurements engraved on it so you can line up your fabric for the seam allowance, however, I wish the bobbin cover also had the markings on it. I have to crane forward to see the measurements and my unfamiliar hands end up pulling the fabric sideways.